Buyout Governance Lead
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In-office locations: Atlanta, GA, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Addison, TX, USA; Reston, VA, USA; Sunnyvale, CA, USA.
Remote location(s): Arizona, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, a related field or equivalent practical experience.
- 8 years of experience in procurement, contracting, or project controls within construction, infrastructure for data center projects.
- Experience in various agreements and bidding methodologies (e.g., lump sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), progressive design-build).
- Experience designing and implementing organizational governance or business processes.
Preferred qualifications:
- Master’s degree or Professional certification in Construction Management or Supply Chain.
- Familiarity with Google’s internal procurement systems (e.g., gVal) and Commodity Procurement Center (CPC) specific should-cost modeling.
- Ability to automate complex workflows and utilize data strategies to reduce administrative burden.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex commercial data into executive-level strategy.
About the job
A problem isn’t truly solved until it’s solved for all. That’s why Googlers build products that help create opportunities for everyone, whether down the street or across the globe. As a Program Manager at Google, you’ll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish — working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage project schedules, identify risks, and communicate clearly with cross-functional partners across the company. Your projects will often span offices, time zones, and hemispheres. It's your job to coordinate the players and keep them up to date on progress and deadlines.
As a Buyout Governance lead, you will be responsible for the integrity, transparency, and velocity of the contractor selection process across the North America portfolio. Reporting into the leadership structure, you will move beyond mere process management to establish a governance framework that balances rigorous financial oversight with the need for accelerated capacity delivery at scale. You will be the architect of award recommendation ecosystem, ensuring that every dollar committed to General Contractors (GCs) and Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) subcontractors is data-driven, compliant, and optimized for project velocity. This role is pivotal in providing leadership with the insights needed to make swift, sound decisions.
Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business and industry. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology, and tools that help developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $189,000-$274,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
- Design and lead the governance model for GC and MEP award recommendations, ensuring distinct, high-velocity workflows for both engaged and sole-source procurement.
- Act as a key advisor to construction, project controls, and procurement leads to resolve systemic bottlenecks and align regional execution with central strategy .
- Serve as the final authority ensuring all award recommendations and Letters of Negotiation (LONs) align with should-cost benchmarks and Google’s evolving financial guidelines.
- Oversee the development of a centralized, database-driven suite of approval templates and records, prioritizing a user interface that enables consistency and speed.
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